Carbon Filters & Replacements
Fume cupboard safety and performance
We understand the significant impact an out-of-action unit can have on your business, That’s why as the largest independent clean air and containment supplier in the UK and Ireland, we provide a complete, reliable, and fast solution for all your carbon filter needs, ensuring your operations experience minimal disruption. Choosing the right carbon filter is critical for fume cupboard safety and performance.
We focus on minimising downtime by providing fast and efficient solutions, including manufacturing our own carbon filters to significantly reduce lead times.
Complete supply of filters and spares
We offer a comprehensive service for the supply of carbon filters, pre-filters, HEPA/ULPA filters, and spare parts for a wide range of cleanroom and airflow equipment.
Why choose us?
Fast lead times: By manufacturing our own high-grade carbon filters right here in the UK, we can often deliver common filter sizes in 2–3 days and reduce lead times on customised solutions, getting your equipment back to work sooner.
Support for all major brands: We supply and support filter replacements for all major fume cupboard and safety cabinet brands, including being the official supplier of spare parts for Microflow and Labcaire equipment.
Customised solutions: Can't find the filter you need? We create bespoke solutions to meet your individual requirements. Our specialists have decades of combined industry knowledge to assess and configure the appropriate filter for any application.
Certified reliability: We provide a Certificate of Conformity with every filter. Our carbon filters have been independently tested by the University of Portsmouth to validate their effectiveness against worldwide regulations (including AFNOR, DIN, BS, and ASTIM), providing you with complete peace of mind.
Our range of carbon filter media
Our main filters are manufactured from high-grade coconut shell charcoal, offering the highest adsorption efficiency through a large surface area of up to . We offer a range of main filter media, many of which use impregnated activated carbon to target specific contaminants.
Filter Type | Primary Use | Secondary Use |
|---|---|---|
A/C Filter | Solvent fume removal, organic odours, hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents. | Oxygenated nitrogen compounds. |
ACR Filter | Radioactive iodine. | Hydrocarbons. |
FORM Filter | Formaldehyde (commonly used in pathology and cytology labs). | Organic emissions, hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents, acid gases. |
SUL Filter | Acid odours, putrescine, cadaverine, acid gases, hydrogen sulphide, sulphur compounds (). | |
ODOUR Filter | Acid odours, putrescine, cadaverine, acid gases, hydrogen sulphide, sulphur compounds, nitrogen oxygenated compounds (). | Organic emissions, hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents, hydrocyanic acid. |
CYN Filter | Hydrocyanic acid. | Organic emissions, hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents. |
MERC Filter | Mercury vapours. | Organic emissions, hydrocarbons. |
AMM Filter | Ammonia and its derivatives, alkaline odours. | Organic emissions, hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents. |
HEPA/ULPA Filter | Powder and particulate removal (often used in combination with a carbon filter). |
Specialist support and expertise
With extensive experience and strong relationships with various suppliers and manufacturers, we’ve developed a deep knowledge base that allows us to respond quickly and efficiently to your needs.
Whether you require a simple replacement purchase, a customised solution, or full fitting and re-testing, we provide the service to suit your requirements. Even if you are unsure which filter you need, our product experts are always happy to advise on your specific application and setup.
FAQ
Carbon filtering is a method of filtering fumes and vapours in the air, using activated carbon to remove contaminants and impurities via chemical adsorption. The huge surface area of the activated charcoal attracts and traps the unwanted contaminant molecules.
There is no perfect method, as it depends on usage and concentration of contaminants. It is advised to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and change filters before or at the suggested filter lifetime. We always recommend using an engineer for the replacement, but we can supply a bag to contain the filter if your on-site team is confident and familiar with the equipment.
Yes, pre-filters are highly recommended for use with carbon and HEPA filters. They are designed to remove particulates from the air stream, preventing them from being pulled into the main filter. This avoids restricting filtration and significantly extends the life of the main carbon filter.
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